Arsenal are understood to be among the clubs tracking the progress of Feyenoord right-back Givairo Read. The 20-year-old Dutch defender has attracted attention following a strong start to the Eredivisie season.
Liverpool are also continuing to monitor the player's situation, while Manchester City have been linked with an interest. Read has become a regular for the Rotterdam side, playing a key role in their defensive setup. His performances have placed him on the radar of several top European clubs ahead of the January transfer window.
Squad context
Any potential move for a defender comes as Arsenal sit second in the Premier League table with 12 points from five games. Their recent form shows four wins and one loss, a 3-0 defeat away to Brighton last week. The club's current top scorer is Bukayo Saka with three goals, but defensive reinforcements are always considered.
William Saliba is currently sidelined, which may influence the club's thinking regarding defensive depth. The next fixture is a home match against Leeds United on 10 October. The full run of upcoming games is listed on our fixtures page.
The player profile
Givairo Read is a product of Feyenoord's academy and broke into the first team last season. His ability to contribute in both defensive and attacking phases has been noted by scouts. At 20, he represents a long-term investment for any club that secures his signature. No formal bids have been reported, and Feyenoord are under no pressure to sell.
The interest from multiple Premier League giants suggests Read is viewed as one of the most promising full-backs in the Netherlands. Arsenal's scouting network regularly assesses talent across Europe, with the right-back position an area of perennial evaluation. The club's next league match is against fifth-placed Leeds at the Emirates Stadium.
